Briefly
JHS Class Of 1964 To Hold Reunion
The Jamestown High School Class of 1964 is having its 60th class reunion Saturday Aug. 17, at the Celoron American Legion starting at 6 p.m. A lite party buffet will be served at the informal event along with a cash bar. There will also be an ice breaker at the Celoron Legion starting at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16. A cash bar and lite snacks will be available. The total cost for both days is $10 per person and checks should be made to JHS Class of 1964 and mailed to Dick Cole 317 Fairmount Ave., Apt. G-8, Jamestown, NY 14701. The reunion committee is Ralph D’Angelo,Gail Galbato, John & Bonnie Rappole, Sandy Weimer, Chuck Strand, and Tony Conti.
Library Board Meets Wednesday
ELLICOTTVILLE — The Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System Board meeting will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Ellicottville Memorial Library, 6499 Maples Road.
Hoffman To Be At Fluvanna Library
FLUVANNA — Fluvanna Free Library will host singer Nan Hoffman on Aug. 16 at 11 a.m. The Grand Island native is known for her clear soprano voice and her skill with guitar and autoharp while utilizing her collection of “Books That Sing,” Hoffman’s concerts are fun, informative and encourage audience participation.
Her performance, titled, Songs for Kindness and Friendship complements the 2024 Summer Reading Program theme of Adventure Begins at Your Library! and will focus on songs about getting along with each other and resolving conflicts peacefully. There will be songs about sharing, self-esteem, and consideration for others while promoting ideas for creating peaceful households, classrooms, neighborhoods, and love of the environment.
The Fluvanna Free Library is located at 3532 Fluvanna Avenue in Jamestown. For information on this and any of the Library’s programs call the library at (716) 487-1773 or email info@fluvannalibrary.org. The Library’s website is www.fluvannalibrary.org
Quilt Guild Plans Meeting
BUSTI — The Chautauqua Region Quilt Guild will meet Wednesday at Busti Federated Church at the five corners. The schedule remains the same: 3 to 6 Community Sew, 5:30 Board Meeting, 6 to 6:30 refreshments, and the business meeting begins at 6:30.
This month Carol Cheney will be showing the guild how to make rope bowls. Members are encouraged to bring clothesline and 1 to 1.5 inches strips of fabric, any length, so they can start their own project, if desired. In preparation for our September quilt display at the church members are encouraged to decide on the quilts they would like to display. Signups begin this month for quilts to show and for workers.
Visitors and new members are always welcome. The Community Sew portion is a great way to meet a few people at one time and to see some of the projects we do for the community.
Stop The 22 Fundraiser Is August 18
BEMUS POINT – Stop the 22 will be holding its annual fundraising event on August 18 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Bemus Tap House. There will be music, 50/50 giveaways, raffles, a Chinese auction, vendors and a community walk event. The public is welcome to attend.